AWITP is much more than just a boarding kennel. Dirk also offers day care, grooming, obedience…read moretraining, and a couple times per week, he and his staff will take the dogs for an actual walk in one of the actually metro parks. The facility was built with dogs in mind...before it was A Walk In The Park, the building was the home of the Toledo Area Humane Society. The building is more than large enough, and the yard is even bigger. The staff is awesome...just plain awesome. You can tell that every single person working here really loves dogs, and the dogs, at least my dog, seems to love all of them. We recently left our puppy here when we weren't able to take him with us on vacation. My wife, who still does Facebook (LOL), logged in daily to see videos and pix of the pack including our boy, so she and the kids (and me too, I guess) felt connected. When we got home and went to pick him up, he was happy to see all four of us, but he didn't want to leave...I guess dogs really are pack animals. We also utilize doggie daycare a couple time per week. As far as pet safety goes, and I might not have this exactly right, but I think the dogs are grouped by age and size. That is, the large breed puppies are kept together, and the small breed puppies are keep together. The large breed adults are kept together...etc. In other words, you don't have to worry about your chihuahua pup getting eaten by a Doberman. Great business, and great location. Five stars.

I have been taking my dog to AWITP for a little over 3years for day care, boarding, and grooming…read moreand I couldn't be happier (more importantly my dog couldn't be happier)! Dirk is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about dogs. The dogs are engaged physically, mentally and socially while in their care. They are never stuck in a kennel for the day. At night the dogs sleep in bedrooms together with a staff member present at all times. His staff is top notch - friendly, reliable, and well educated on dog handling. AWITP is the only place for my dog care needs - my pup loves her time on the "ranch". I highly recommend!

Excellent trainers. They took good care of my dog during the board and train program.read more

I am in the middle of my experience with Glass City K9. Maybe I should wait until the process is…read morefinished, but I've seen so much growth in both my pup AND myself so far that I feel compelled to comment right now. I did not choose a board and train because it was *kind of* out of my budget and I didn't think it was necessary; it would have been easier and I *could* have made it happen, but I chose not to. I chose the "silver plan." Essentially, the trainers train us, the owners, to train our own dogs. We are paying for them to pass on their expertise. Keep in mind that if, as an owner, one does not FOLLOW THROUGH with the plan as given by the trainers, the results will not be optimal. I am, by profession, a teacher. So when I am told to specifically follow a lesson plan with my dog every week, I follow the plan. Religiously. I have a husky. I'm told they don't like to listen. When I adopted her (rescue), she was pulling me so hard on the leash that I was falling over onto the pavement. She cause me to wreck a perfectly good pair of Silver jeans, and she tore my belly button piercing (it never healed... it hurt a LOT... I finally gave up and took it out). I was not a happy dog mom. I tried positive "treat training" and she learned every command quickly but would only comply if offered a treat. Well, by week three with GCK9, my girl was stopping at street intersections without being prompted. Why? Because I trained her to do so because I didn't want her to get smoked by a car. This wasn't even part of GCK9's lesson plans; I kinda just added it in because it naturally followed with what I was being told to train her to do. I LISTENED TO WHAT THE TRAINER SAID AND I DID EXACTLY THAT, then when it all worked and my girl was so proficient she was getting bored, I did some add ons. Folks, know this: YOU WILL GET OUT OF THIS PROGRAM NOT WHAT YOU PAID INTO IT, BUT WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT. As for the e-collar... if you're that worried about it, Google "shock collar vs e-collar" and start there. I can put my girl's e-collar in my hand at the level at which I typically train her (which is super low) and I can tell you this: My physical therapist has turned up the tens machine on me WAY higher than I've probably ever turned up the e-collar on my pup, and I wasn't wearing a double coat to buffer it... and I've never been hurt by a tens machine. At the current stage, I only need to actually use her e-collar about 50% of the time. She just knows what she is supposed to do, and she does it. At the end of the day, folks, so far I have to say that I believe that I have gotten more value out of this training than my pup has. Here is why: In a world where I have had to stop paying attention to the news because I feel as if everything has spun into such utter chaos that it has caused me to up my meds and increase the number of mental health therapy sessions I have every month (depression and generalized anxiety disorder), training my beautiful dog has given me a sense of purpose and made me feel as if there is something among the chaos that I can actually control. I now wish that I'd have trained a dog before I'd had human children, because it would have made me a more patient, loving, and firm disciplinarian. My 9-year-old son is benefitting because he is following my lead and also taking responsibility for our dog's training, which is teaching HIM to be a better human being. If you do it right, your dog won't be the only one to change in a positive way; YOU will as well. I promise you that if you approach Glass City K9 with the right intention, attitude, and work ethic, you will have zero regrets.

Toledo Kennel Club is an organization for dog enthusiasts that live near the Toledo area…read more They define themselves as "a not-for-profit organization of dog owners, breeders, performance enthusiasts and show exhibitors dedicated to the welfare and advancement of purebred dogs." They offer training classes, health clinics and so much more but they are most known for hosting dog shows- Which is exactly what we looked them up for. So on June 2nd, we drive 2.5 hrs to attended our first dog show (as a spectator) which was hosted by the Toledo Kennel Club. We found the venue to be very well organized. The parking was easy to find and only cost 6 dollars. (We were expecting it to be more, so we were quite happy). Actually parking the car was even easier. Lots of spots that were easy to find. We quickly found the information booth. It was located in a centralized location with easy to spot signage. Customer service there was excellent. They helped us find the ring we needed to get to so that we could see the dog that we came to support strut his stuff! (Yay, Toledo's own, Comet the Shih Tzu!) We got to meet many of the competitors and they all were so welcoming. They had everything there from confirmation, agility, dive, and I think they even had something called fast cat(?), where a dog is timed for chasing this fuzzy thing , plus lots of little shops. We went thinking we would stay a few hours and we left at the very end if the day. We found it to be a very fun and well run show. Thank you Toledo Kennel club! If you're interested in dogs... or dog events, or even beginning to look to own a dog....they will have lots of information for you. So check out their website for more information: http://www.toledokennelclub.com/about.html

From the owner: The mission of the Toledo Kennel Club, Inc. is to promote purebred dogs and inform the general…read morepublic about all aspects of dog sports and responsible ownership. A Breeders' Showcase and other educational programs are offered each year and are open to the public. As part of their mission to promote responsible dog ownership, TKC has offered Obedience classes to the general public since 1938. Conformation classes are also offered on Thursday evenings from September through June. The Club also offers classes in Agility, Rally Obedience, and a class for puppies. Classes in Obedience, Agility and Rally are offered at both beginning and advanced levels according to need.

Best person I found to train my pit bull and saint bernard I have. She listen to what I was talking…read moreabout

From the owner: We at Empowered K9’s are dedicated to leading our Empowered K9’s family down the path of being…read moreempowered. Lighting up that light at the end of the tunnel for dogs that struggle/owners who struggle is a beautiful thing for us. We specialize in obedience, aggression, and alert training. We work with dogs of all ages, size, and breed.

My husband and I enrolled in puppy kindergarten with our new puppy Bentley , a Papillon. We knew…read morewith adding a puppy to our household we wanted some training. We couldn't have found a better place. Terry our trainer was/ is excellent. We would highly recommend this business for your training needs you won't be disappointed We are very pleased with the training our puppy received.

If I could give these ignorant and outright dangerous people negative stars, I would. My brother…read moreand SIL went to enroll their 4 MONTH OLD mix puppy (who is part Pit Bull), and received back the most ignorant, unfounded, dangerously untrue response I have ever read. They refused to enroll her in a group class because "[Pit Bulls] are often overly focused on other dogs in the group and play arouses them to get overstimulated and risking the safety of the dogs and people." But, they offered to have them come in and see if she "looked and acted like a Pit Bull". The astounding amount of ignorance in that statement is so overwhelming. The only information" on the topic they provided was their own - poorly written- paper. Anyone taking any dog of any breed to these people are wasting their time. They have no interest or knowledge of dog behavior let alone enough ability to train. Of course, they were happy to offer private (MORE EXPENSIVE) training. I am astounded that ANYONE would trust these quacks with their dogs. I wouldn't be surprised if their potty training advice included rubbing the dogs nose in feces and smacking their nose with a rolled up Newspaper. You would be better off taking your dog to a national chain that uses 17 year olds with an hour of training for training class. Her 4 month old dog has been lovingly raised since birth. She lives in a home with a smaller dog and several cats who have all not only survived her presence, but thrive on playing with her as a part of the pack. Spreading lies, stoking fear based on complete ignorance, and being breed biast when you profess to be a trainer and expert is not only ignorant, it is dangerous. STAY AS FAR AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE AS YOU CAN. #actlikeapit, #whatpitsactlike

They have great staff who cares for our Furry friends. Their facility is clean and they maintain it…read morewell. My dog, Khaleesi, loves to go there that she even does not hesitate to go with the staff when in the building. Highly recommended!

We have been customers for years. Love the way they groom our yorkies. And have boarded your…read moredash-hound he did not want to leave

Came here for my dog, Barktholomew. My little baby loves to talk! Had a private session with Lex…read moreand she was very insightful. It was almost like she just spoke their language. Come here for any of your dog training needs, they are magic!

I have a 7 mo. old Lab, who was doing Lab things. I contacted Ready, Set...Train and set up a 3…read morelesson at home class. For three Thursdays in a row, Matt came over for an hour and helped train not only the dog, but mostly me. He's super patient and explained how dogs think, what motivates them, and what actions to avoid. What a difference it has made. She still occasionally does Lab things, but I'm so thrilled with the experience. I plan to schedule some addition lessons with Matt, if problems arise. I highly recommend them. Rick

Max is a Dog Whisperer. Our puppies have done so well with his training tips. 6 Family members and…read moretwo puppy Labradors is a lot. But we make quick progress every time Max comes over.

My dog Max and I just completed the beginner level training with Tonya. We loved the class. Tonya…read moreis knowledgeable, organized and compassionate. She provides an environment where the pet and family member can learn and carryover the information that is taught with ease. Her upbeat attitude and ease with dogs and their families makes class something to look forward. The handouts and homework Tonya provides makes learning and follow-through easy and fun! We enjoyed our experience so much that we are signing up for another class. I highly recommend Toledo Dog Training as a great place to deepen your bond with your pet and everything you need to know to have a happy, well mannered dog.

I contacted Tonya to set up training for my dog who has separation anxiety. This is a very…read morechallenging issue and both us and our dog are in desperate need of help in dealing with it. I asked for references first. Tonya told me she would have a former client contact me, but it never happened. I had to follow up to ask about it and the response was, "Oh, I thought they called you" and nothing else was done. Despite not getting the references requested, I went ahead and booked an initial consultation. We had some back and forth on dates but when we finally got things settled, she sent me an email to pay for the training session in advance. The invoice was sent to me on the Friday before Christmas. I was out of town for my family Christmas so I was not checking emails over that weekend. I got an email the following Monday (3 days later!) that she gave my timeslot away and I would have to book another one. She did this without so much as a phone call to tell me that she needed payment immediately to hold the spot. When questioned on why she did this, she told me she thought I was on the fence because we were having trouble getting the dates set for our follow up appointment that would occur 2-3 weeks after the initial consultation. I'm not sure how the dates of the second appointment had any impact on the first that she arbitrarily gave away. I can't speak to how this person is as a dog trainer but her business practices obviously leave a lot to be desired. I understand that she has a business to run but I think a person that really cared about helping a dog and owners in need would at least have had the courtesy to follow up with a phone call before cancelling our spot. Cancelling after only 3 days without payment for a service that had yet to occur and not following up is very unreasonable. Her actions show that she cares more about money than she does about helping. If you want a trainer that really demonstrates that they care about you and your dog, I highly recommend you go elsewhere. Tonya's business profiles states she is "committed to helping you, the dog owner"...you can decide if her actions with me demonstrate that in any way. She did tell me that she would be willing to schedule an appointment at another time but I think I can do much better for my dog. In this case, I believe her actions speak much louder than words....

Cheryl is an excellent dog trainer. We got a 3mos old rescue that was mostly lab and not sure what…read moreelse. We trained with Cheryl for Puppy obedience Advanced obedience, Good Citizen training and finished up with the class to be certified as a Therapy dog. Excellent training. Out dog is now a therapy dog at one of hospitals. They love her and comment on how well behaved she is. Give her a try.

I really enjoyed taking our pup to puppy classes here. She is super with the dogs and is very…read morehelpful. The rates for classes were a little cheaper than a competitor plus Toledo Talk dog has 6 classes per session vs the other only had four classes per session. I hope to take more classes with our puppy soon.